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Childbirth Classes

One of the best ways to get ready for labor is to attend a childbirth class, so you know what to expect and how you can make the process a little easier.  

You can find local in person classes through your hospital, Lamaze, or the International Childbirth Education Association, which has a directory of certified doulas and childbirth educators. Alternatively, there are many options for online classes, allowing you to watch at your own pace when you have the time.  

Motherly pregnancy, birth and postpartum support bundle (Free)

Online Childbirth Classes

Motherly offers a range of free and paid classes on pregnancy and parenting topics. They offer a free pregnancy, birth, and postpartum program, as well as a paid childbirth class by OB Dr Shieva Ghofrany

Tucson Medical Center Childbirth Classes (Free)

Tucson medical center is rated as a “high performing” maternity hospital by US News. They offer a current paid course through their website, or a previously recorded free version on Youtube.  

Tinyhood Childhood and Baby Care Classes 
Tinyhood has several course offerings for each stage of parenting, presented by different experts. For their childbirth courses, you can choose from on-demand lessons, or sign up for Tinyhood in Session, where you can ask questions and participate in live discussions. These small group sessions meet for 1 hour per week for six weeks. 

Cost: On demand programs $38.95 per month, with discounts for annual membership. Small group sessions are $139. 

Lamaze Education Labor, Birth, and Breastfeeding classes ($94.95)
This program, based on the Lamaze technique, includes lessons on labor pain management and birthing positions to open the pelvis and shorten labor. Lamaze was popularized in the 1950s by French obstetrician Fernand Lamaze and it focuses on natural childbirth coping techniques, including comfort measures, relaxation, and breathing.  

Evidence-Based Birth Virtual Childbirth Classes ($275-$335) 

Evidence-based birth offers several different options for childbirth classes, including online courses that blend on-demand video lessons with weekly small group sessions where you can ask questions.